Tramadol – For Complete Pain Relief

Monday, June 29, 2009
posted by madison

Medical Pharmacy

There are several treatments and medications used to treat pain, depending on the circumstances. One drug successfully used in the management of moderate to moderately severe pain is the prescription drug Tramadol. Tramadol is an opiate agonist, the kind of drug that works with chemicals in the body to adjust how the body senses physical pain.

Injury, osteoporosis, chronic pain, all of these can change the way you live. Sleeplessness, difficulty at work, these are just a few of the repercussions of living in pain. Tramadol is available in a slow release capsule that only needs to be taken once a day and provides ongoing relief from physical pain. It also comes in a smaller dosage for those not expecting to take it as long.

There are many people suffer from chronic pain, physical pain that lasts for more than a month without improvement. Managing chronic pain can be difficult. Tramadol can help ease chronic pain. The following pre-existing conditions should be discussed with your doctor before taking Tramadol :

• Head injury

• Kyphoscoliosis

• Asthma

• Breathing problems

• Liver or lung disease

• Stomach problems

• Heart disease

• Brain tumor

• Drug or alcohol abuse

• If you have a history of having seizures

The effects of Tramadol to fetuses or to babies who are nursing are not fully known, so women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or trying to get pregnant should consult their doctor about their special circumstances before taking Tramadol. There is the risk of drug-interaction complications. Make sure your doctor is aware of any medications you are already taking before getting a prescription for Tramadol.

Specific drugs that run a risk of interaction include :

• Any medication containing alcohol

• Medications for sleep

• Medications for depression

• Any narcotic pain relievers

• SSRIs

• Marplan

• Parnate

• MAOIs

• Nardil

• Rasagiline

• St. John’s Wort

• Rifampin

• Warfarin

• Digoxin

• Ketoconazole

• Naloxone

• Quinidine

• Erythromycin

• Carbamazepine

• Bupropion

• Cyclobenzaprine

Because of the chemical interaction, do not consume alcohol with Tramadol. Tramadol’s effects can cause drowsiness and so speak to your doctor before attempting to drive or operate machinery while taking Tramadol. Common side effects include :

• Drowsiness or headache

• Dizziness

• Nervousness

• Anxiety

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea or constipation

• Itching

• Sweating

• Dry mouth

If you experience seizure or an allergic reaction seek medical help immediately.
Tramadol offers the benefit of needing only a glass of water with each dose. Many pain medications require food to be taken along with the medicine, but Tramadol does not.
The management of pain can be a laborious process and take joy out of life. Because emotional problems can result from prolonged physical pain it is essential to get symptoms under control as soon as possible. Because of both its effectiveness and its adjustability to specific types of pain (long or short term), Tramadol is helping patients reclaim their physical independence and return to living with pain under control.



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